Telarah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Telarah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Telarah is around 2,371. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census when it was 2,318 people. The latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024 indicates a resident population of 2,222 for Telarah. Since the Census date, two new addresses have been validated by AreaSearch. This results in a population density ratio of 1,658 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Telarah has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%, outpacing its surrounding Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) area.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 66% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb. Considering demographic projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia and NSW State Government data, Telarah is forecast to grow significantly by 38.1%, adding 643 persons to its population by 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Telarah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Telarah has seen minimal construction activity with an average of one new dwelling approved annually over five years from 2016 to 2020 inclusive. This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand. With such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Telarah shows significantly less construction activity compared to Rest of NSW. The development pattern is also below national averages. Recent development in Telarah has consisted entirely of townhouses or apartments, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. This shift represents a notable departure from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 89.0% houses. At around 1035 people per approval, Telarah shows a mature, established population. Population forecasts indicate that Telarah will gain approximately 903 residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the area.

Telarah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact this region. Major initiatives include Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, Truegain Site Remediation, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Telarah faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Telarah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, strongly represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,204 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Telarah is high at 69.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses show that 14.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Telarah has a notable concentration in mining with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing have limited presence with only 1.7% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Telarah's labour force decreased by 2.3%, with employment also decreasing by 2.3%, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, the labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Telarah's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not account for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Telarah has lower income levels than the national average. The median income in Telarah is $51,080, while the average income stands at $64,667. In contrast, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Telarah would be approximately $55,606 (median) and $70,396 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Telarah fall between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution reveals that 33.7% of Telarah's population (799 individuals) have incomes within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the broader area where 29.9% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Telarah, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Telarah, as per the latest Census data, 89.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 10.6% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW where 82.6% were houses and 17.4% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Telarah stood at 28.5%, with mortgaged properties at 38.7% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Telarah was $300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Telarah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Telarah features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.0% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.2%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (3.6%).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Telarah has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that combined offer 225 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 148 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Telarah's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 93%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 32 trips per day, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Telarah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Telarah faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (around 1,245 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Telarah, impacting 14.1% and 11.0% of residents respectively. However, 56.9% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Telarah has 16.2% of its population aged 65 and over (384 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligned with the overall population.

The latest Census data sees Telarah placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Telarah's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 93.1% of its population being citizens, 95.0% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Telarah was Christianity, accounting for 54.8% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), Australians comprised 32.9%, English 31.1%, and Irish 9.3%.

Notably, Polish individuals were overrepresented at 1.3% in Telarah versus 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginals at 6.9% compared to 4.6%, and Samoans at 0.4% versus 0.1%.

Telarah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Telarah's median age is 35, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Telarah at 18.7%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 16.5% to 18.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.0% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.5% to 9.2%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Telarah's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 51%, adding 224 residents to reach 668. The 65 to 74 group shows more modest growth at 6%, adding only 13 residents.